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Data Governance Manager

AT GM Financial
GM Financial

Data Governance Manager

Detroit, MI

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why GMF Technology?

GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path of embarking on tech modernization - we have a startup mindset, and preserve our small company culture, in a public company environment with financial stability and intense growth over a decade-plus history. We are data junkies and trust in data and insights to advance our business objectives. We take our goal of zero emission, zero collision, zero congestion, and zero friction very seriously. We believe as an auto finance market leader we are in the driver's seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world. We are building global platforms, in LATAM, Europe, China, U.S. and Canada - and we are looking to grow our high-performing team. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fintech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customers, dealers and business.

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As a member of the Data Governance Product team, the Data Governance Manager is responsible for the vision and success of the organization's Data Discovery, Classification, Mapping, DSAR and Data Life cycle management capabilities and their delivery. This role reports to the VP of Data Governance and has 2 direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What makes you an ideal candidate?

  • Strategic Planning: Develop and maintain the product roadmap for data privacy and protection solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, including privacy, legal, compliance, IT, cybersecurity, audit and business units, to gather requirements and prioritize features.
  • Product Development: Oversee the design, development, and implementation of data privacy and protection features and tools, ensuring they meet compliance standards such as GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to data privacy and security, ensuring robust protection mechanisms are in place.
  • Performance Monitoring: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of data privacy and protection solutions.
  • Balance product and usability: Provide the right balance between implementing stringent data privacy and security capabilities while maintaining user friendly experiences.
  • User Training and Support: Provide training and support to users on data privacy and security tools and practices, ensuring proper usage and compliance.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-update on the latest data privacy and protection trends and technologies and continuously improve the product to meet evolving standards.


QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field and/or equivalent work experience required
  • 5+ years of work experience in a Data product owner role with a focus on data privacy, protection and governance preferred
  • Thorough understanding of the product owner role, Vision/Roadmap creation, Portfolio/Program/Team Backlog creation, refinement and prioritization
  • Strong experience working with business stakeholders and translating requirements to technology partners
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (eg, CCPA/CPRA, Law 25, LGPD, GDPR, GLBA) and how technical implementations map to them.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing Data Discovery, Classification, Mapping, DSAR and Data Lifecycle products.
  • Demonstrated experience with data governance-privacy-security related technology solutions including BigID, OneTrust, Informatica CDGC.
  • Experience with cloud data technologies such as Microsoft Azure and Databricks
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills and attention to detail

Licenses

  • CIPP/US, CIPM, or CIPT privacy certification preferred

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, minimum of 2-days a week in office in Arlington or Irving, TX or Detroit, MI.

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Client-provided location(s): Detroit, MI, USA; Arlington, TX, USA
Job ID: GM_Financial-299
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)